Owners/riders/handlers must be a fully paid member of the VHS-horse/ponies must also be registered with the VHS.

The competition runs from the 1st January to 31st December. Those applying after the start date can only gain points after the entry fee has been received by Head Office, so please apply as early as possible.

Entry is free and horse/pony and entry forms can be obtained from Head Office, online at www.-veteran-horse-society.co.uk or by email info@veteran-horse-society.co.uk

Extra results cards can be obtained free of charge by sending an A5 SAE to the show office.

All entrants must register in one of the following groups

Pre-Veteran (15-19years)

Veteran ( 20-24years)

Veteran Plus (25 years and over)

Results cards must be signed by the judge/secretary to gain points

Competitors to fill in and keep total of their scored

Completed results cards must be returned to the Show Office postmarked no later than the 31st December of the current year.

No late entries will be accepted. Please keep a photo copy of your results card before posting. Recorded delivery is recommended for your postage of the results cards. Please send an SAE if you require acknowledgement of receipt.

The Veteran Horse Society cannot be held responsible for any results cards lost in the post. Scores will be checked and any discrepancies raised with the competitor.

Results will be issued by the 1st February.

The organiser’s decision is final and binding at all times.

Places 1st to 6th will be awarded in each group with a rosette in the post.

Any horse/pony sold during the competition may transfer any points gained to the new owner on application to the Veteran Horse Society.

Score System

Events to earn points

Veteran Ridden Area Qualifier

Veteran In-Hand qualifier

Ridden Showing

Dressage

Side Saddle

In hand showing

Showjumping

Working Hunter

Combined training

Horse/Pony Club Event

Eventing

Hunter Trials

Driving Show

Pleasure Rides

Le Trec

1st place

2nd place

3rd place

4th place

5th place

6th place

Points earned

6 points

5 points

4points

3 points

2 points

1 point

Where you are Champion, this is classed a first Place and 6 point Equivalent.

Where you are Reserve Champion, this is classed as a Second place and 5 point equivalent.